Sunday, August 8 – The Old Chatham Hunt will be held Sunday, August 8, at the Old Chatham Sheepherding Company, Shaker Museum Road, in Old Chatham, New York. Contact Freling Smith at Fhsmith@taconic.net or 1-518-733-6926.

Sunday, August 29 – The Golden Bridge Hounds pace will be held Sunday, August 29, at MeriMac Farm in Amenia, New York. Contact Lisa Amtower at 1-914-234-7920.

Sunday, October 31 – The Newtown Bridle Lands Association will host its annual Frost on the Pumpkin Hunter Pace on Sunday, October 31. For further information, contact Christy Fargiano at 203-775-9267.

HORSE SHOWS

 

Sunday, August 1 – Brushy Hill Farm in Southbury will host a combined event on Sunday, August 1. It will consist of Elementary (novice test C and jump course, 2-0), Beginner/Novice (novice test C and jump course 2-3) and Novice (novice test D and jump course 2-6). Riders may choose dressage only or jumping only. There will be a special walk/trot division for beginning riders. Closing date is July 29. Times available by phone on July 30. Call Ex at 262-6466 for further information.

Sunday, August 8 – Lion Hill Farm on Sport Hill Road in Easton will hold a Schooling Show on Sunday, August 8, starting at 8 am. The show is open to the public. Call 268-0089 or fax 459-8122 to enter. Or register the day of. Call 268-0089 for further information.

Sunday, August 29 to Sunday, September 5 – The 29th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show will be held Sunday, August 29, through Sunday, September 5, in Bridgehampton, New York. The Classic, which benefits the Southampton Hospital, hosts exciting hunter/jumper competition from junior levels up to the pinnacle of the sport, grand prix show jumping, and features the $150,000 Prudential Financial Grand Prix. For further information, visit www.hamptonclassic.com on the web.

Sunday, September 19 – The Fairfield County 4-H Horse Committee will hold its Nutmeg Benefit Horse Show on Sunday, September 19, at the Agricultural Extension Center on Stony Hill Road in bethel. Classes will include English Equitation, Western Riding, Trail, and Hunt. Grand champions and reserve champions will be awarded in each division. All proceeds from the show benefit 4-H youth and adult educational programs. Call 1-203-207-8440 for a prize list.

Saturday, September 25 – The Crickerbrook Farm CHJA/CHSA Show will be held on Saturday, September 25, at Crickerbrook Farm in Monroe. Classes will include Walk-Trot, Short Stirrup, Pleasure, Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation. For info and prize list, call 268-6676.

OPEN HOUSES

 

Sunday, August 15 – The Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard will hold an Open House on Sunday, August 15, complete with public tours, performances, demonstrations, pony rides for kids as well as recruit enlistment information for fall recruit classes. Open to all. Contact Second Lieutenant Heather Heyburn at 1-203-757-4419.

DOGS AND CATS

Sunday, August 1 – The Siberian Husky Club of Western Connecticut and its rescue program, Siberian Husky Rescue of Southern New England, will hold the third annual membership drive Picnic/Rescue Fundraiser/Fun Match on Sunday, August 1 (rain date – Sunday, August 15) in the recreation area of Putnam Memorial Park in Redding (Route 58). Experience the fun filled world you can share with your Siberian. Come join us between 12 noon and 4 pm. This event is for owners of purebred Siberian Huskies. Bring your Siberian(s), kids, picnic baskets, chairs, picnic blankets, disposable bags for doggie deposits, and plenty of water for your Siberians(s). Grills and picnic tables are available in the park. There will be a “microchipping” clinic for all Siberians who need to be chipped. Siberians adopted through our rescue program will be chipped for free, but there is a $15 fee for microchipping all other Siberians. All dogs must be secured on a “short leash” or tethered to one of the club’s dog lines. For further info, call 203-400-1888, 203-378-3827 or visit the web at shcwc.org.

Saturday, August 7 – Animals For Life, a non-profit animal rescue organization, will host a public adoption for cats and kittens on Saturday, August 7, from 11 am to 3 pm, at the VFW Hall in Southbury. All animals have been thoroughly examined by a veterinarian, have received vaccinations, and have been (if old enough) spayed or neutered. Call 267-6777 for further information.

SPECIAL EVENTS

 

Saturday and Sunday, August 21 and 22 – The U.S. Department of the Interior will hold a Wild Horse and Burro adoption on Saturday and Sunday, August 21 and 22, at the University of Connecticut in Storrs. Hours will be from 8 am to 5 pm on Saturday and 8 am to 12 noon on Sunday. A preview will be held on Friday, August 20, from 1 to 5 pm. Adoption fee will be determined by competitive bid (with a minimum bid of $125). More than 80 horses (mostly yearlings to five years of age, with a variety of colors) and burros will be available. Call 1-800-293-1781 for further information.

Sunday, November 7 – The Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard will hold its annual Benefit Trail Ride for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital on Sunday, November 7. Contact Sergeant Karen deFriesse at 426-9046.